I’m excited to introduce my latest crochet pattern, the Curly Girl Crochet Top! This adorable summer top is perfect for intermediate crocheters who want to add a touch of fun and flair to their wardrobe. With its short puffy sleeves and unique 3D curly hair design on the front panel, this cropped top is sure to turn heads.

Materials

…Yarn
A: Drops Loves You 9, 100% cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 101 (white);
B: Drops Loves You 7, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 02 (black)
C: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 105 (sand)
D: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 108 (coral)
E: Drops Loves You 9, recycled cotton, yarn group A, sport weight yarn, color 104 (dark grey)

…Other
Hook: 3 and 3.5 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Size Chart (in centimeters)

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Chest/Bust: 73.5, 83.5, 94, 104, 114.25, 125
Back Waist Length: 42, 43, 43.5, 44.5, 45, 45.5
Cross Back (shoulder to shoulder): 36.25, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 44.5, 45.5
Armhole Depth: 16, 17, 18.25, 19.75, 21, 22.5
Upper Arm: 25, 26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5
Waist: 59.75, 65.5, 73.5, 84, 94, 104

Stitch Key (US terminology)

bo= bobble stitch
ch = chain
fsc = foundation single crochet
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together
slst = slip stitch
slst flo = slip stitch front loop only
st = stitch
sts = stitches

Notes

You will start by making the front and back panels and sewing the shoulders together. Next, craft the sleeves. Then, sew the sides of the body together. Finally, complete the project by working a round of single crochet stitches and bobble stitches around the neckline and cuff.

Top is cropped (40 cm length), but it can be easily lengthened. For the front panel add rows before the “curly girl” and after. As many rows you’ll add before the “curly girl”, that many you need to add after.

At the end of each row ch 1 and turn.

Ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Work with a 3.5 mm hook unless it says otherwise.

You will be working with sc: when instructions say “(A) x 88 (92, 98, 104, 110, 112)” it means 88 (92, 98, 104, 110, 112) sc sts with yarn A. 88 for XS, 92 for S, 98 for M, 104 for L, 110 for XL and 112 for 2XL.

When the instructions say “(B) x 9 bo, sc” it means you will be making bo in the next st, sc in the next and you will repeat for the next 9 sts (finishing with a bo in the last, 9th st).

When the instructions say “(B) bo” you will be working 1 bobble stitch with yarn B in the next st.

When working on the hair with yarn B make sure you use a 3 mm crochet hook to meet the gauge.